FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: Project Manager
Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time
Compensation: $30 - $45 per hour, based on relevant experience
About Eocene Environmental Group:
Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.
Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:
- Forestry & Utility Division
- Environmental Division
- Technology & Innovation Division
- Sustainability Division
JOB SUMMARY: The Wetland Delineations Specialist is responsible for providing clients with a variety of wetland related services including delineations, restorations, permitting, reporting, design, and mitigation projects.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
- Perform wetland delineations following the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements. Emphasis on familiarity with Arid West Region
- Perform wetland monitoring, and regulatory consultation and/or permitting activities
- Identification of the OHWM associated with potential Waters of the United States following USACE Regulatory Guidance Letter Number 05-05
- Perform in-field work and data collection, compile, and organize field data
- Write professional reports
- Ensure that health and safety laws are followed
- Review threatened or endangered species habitat requirements and regulatory status
- Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of wetlands and other ecological communities
- Knowledge regarding current Section 404 and Section 401 (Clean Water Act) environmental regulation and regulatory instruments, mechanisms, and the permitting process
- Liaison between clients and regulatory agencies
- Maintain familiarity with how various client needs are prioritized and capitalized.
- Assist in conducting the appropriate training/research for a project
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
- Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership
- Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Travel will vary seasonally based on specific project needs and can range from in-state to regional
- Overnight travel may be required
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field
- Wetland delineation training
- Ability to execute USACE Wetland Determination Forms and USACE OHWM Data Sheets (familiarity with Arid West Ephemeral and Intermittent Streams forms beneficial)
- Effective and concise communication and professional writing skills
- Highly organized and independently motivated
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Possess a valid non-commercial driver's license